The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has called for the trial of all those responsible for the deadly stampede that occurred during the Ibadan event. The tragic incident, which took place in the state capital, Ibadan, resulted in several casualties as people scrambled for access to the event.
Makinde emphasized that Queen Naomi, the estranged wife of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Oriyomi Hamzat, a prominent media personality, among others, must face the full extent of the law for their involvement in organizing the event that led to the stampede.
In a statement, the governor expressed his deepest condolences to the victims and their families, noting that such incidents could have been prevented with better planning and crowd control measures. He promised that the government would provide all necessary support to the affected families.
The stampede occurred during a large gathering that saw thousands of attendees, many of whom were there for a religious event. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine whether negligence or misconduct played a role in the tragic events.
The government’s stance signals that no individual, regardless of their social standing, will be above the law. Makinde called for a thorough investigation and swift action to ensure justice is served.
